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In this tutorial we're going to show you how to create text notes using HP
TouchSmart. They will be posted on your touch screen on a virtual bulletin board.
Start by tapping Notes from the HP TouchSmart home page.
You can see some of the notes that we've already created.
Now we want to create a new one.
Let's start with the hand-written or typed note.
Tap the Notepad icon on the bottom left.
On the left, you can select the color of your paper by tapping the paper thumbnails.
Notice that you can also scroll to find some other unique and fun patterns to
choose from.
You can choose a font color by tapping the pen colors on the right.
For more colors, you can tap the rainbow button and choose a custom color.
Just drag the circle around until the box on the right displays the color you want,
then tap Done.
Now you can either use your finger to write the note or use the input panel,
which we'll learn more about in a moment.
To use your finger, tap the pen and simply start writing your note.
You can change the width of the line by dragging the blue circle on the slider
just below the pen.
If you make mistakes don't worry,
just use the eraser.
Tap the eraser then drag your finger tip over the mistake to erase it.
Tap the pen again and make your corrections.
When you're finished with your note, tap Done.
You'll see your note show up on the bulletin board among all the others.
Now, let's make another note. This time using the input panel.
Just like before, tap the Notepad icon,
select a paper color,
then select a font color.
Now tap the ABC icon,
and below that
select your font.
Tap the note and a small input panel icon will pop up.
Tap the icon to open it.
Now you can type your message using the input panel keyboard.
Remember to shift if you want to use a capital letter.
Of course, you can always use the pen to add some fun artwork.
You can also use the input panel to convert your handwriting into typing,
which we'll show you in another tutorial.
For now,
we're finished with this note so let's tap Done.
Again, your note shows up on the bulletin board.
By the way,
all of the notes on the bulletin board can be moved around.
You can delete them by dragging them to the trash can in the lower right
where they crumple up and fill the trash can.
And if you delete something by accident,
no need to panic.
You can recover trashed notes by tapping on the trash can,
tap the note you want to recover,
then tap "Restore Selected" on the bottom of the screen.
The note will disappear from the trash and be restored just like new.
When you're finished recovering notes from the trash tap Done,
and you can see restored note back on the bulletin board.
Now you can write notes on your HP TouchSmart PC.
We think you'll enjoy communicating with your friends and family and on your
virtual bulletin board.